of the district is rich. Deer and mountain tours, wild boar, hare, bears, wolves, foxes
and numerous birds – pheasant, grouse, francolin, etc. can be found in the woods.
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The economy of Gabala is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with
some manufacturing industries, mainly for food preserves, tobacco and silkworm
cocoon drying. The city's main manufacturing companies are involved in
engineering, construction, brewing and distilling and food manufacturing. There is
also "Beltmann" piano factory, whose piano-maker is Hans Leferink - the grandson
of Johann Beltmann who, in 1901, founded a similar business in the Kingdom of the
Netherlands. Various factories operate in the district, such as juice factory and nut
factory.
Qabala is a tourist destination due to the combination of its spring climate,
mountainous landscape, and diverse fauna. There are many world-class hotels and
resorts, most part of the Qafqaz chain. Natural climatic conditions of the region
create opportunities for the development of both summer and winter tourism in the
region. The northern side of Qabala belongs to the southern slopes of the Greater
Caucasus mountain range, the central part to Alazan-Haftaran valley, the southern
part to Ajinohur upland. Furthermore, the highest mountain peak of the republic-
Mount Bazarduzu (4466 meters) is situated in this region.
Also located in Qabala is Yeddi Gozel Waterfall. The name means 'seven
beauties' due to the seven stages of the falls but also reflecting a classic Nizami
Ganjavi story. The waterfall, situated in woodlands west of Vandam, is climbed by
thousands of people each year - the lower levels being accessible by stairways.
The city contains "Qabaland" amusement park, an ice skating rink and a
Greek-style theatre, built especially for outside concerts. GQbala also has several
shopping malls.
Qabala is home to the Tufandag Ski Complex, rated the best ski resort in
Azerbaijan and one of the foremost in the Caucasus. The complex serves up to 3,000
people a day.
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